Overview

• Kourosh Yaghoubi, 63, was killed on April 9 after confronting shoplifters at his brother's Giant Discount Store in South El Monte.
• The 16-year-old suspect, believed to be the driver of the getaway car, was arrested on April 18 on suspicion of murder.
• Detectives recovered the vehicle used in the crime at the home of its registered owner, who is related to the suspect.
• Authorities are still working to identify additional suspects believed to have been in the car during and after the incident.
• The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case for potential criminal charges against the juvenile suspect.